Stand-up Fork Lift Bid #PR-09-07

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1 November 25, 2008 ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DISTRICT # North Orlando Smith Road Oglesby, Illinois Stand-up Fork Lift - Bid # PR Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) is accepting sealed bids for a Hyster, Stand-up Fork Lift, Model E30HSD, or equivalent, in accordance with the accompanying specifications. Price must be bid F.O.B. Sheridan Correctional Center, 4017 E 2603 Road, Sheridan, Illinois INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the office of Pat Reed, Director of Purchasing, Room C-343, Third Floor of Building C, Illinois Valley Community College, District #513, Oglesby, Illinois. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in Room C-342. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned to you unopened. Faxed bids will not accepted Bids must be made in accordance with the instructions contained herein. They shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the College in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Office plainly marked with the Bidder s name and address. W-9 FORM: Complete the W-9 form enclosed and return with your bid. MANUFACTURER S NAMES AND ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATES: The manufacturers name listed in the specifications is for information and not intended to limit competition. Any dealer bidding an equal product must specify manufacturer name, model, and supply specifications of equipment. The Board shall be the sole judge of whether proposed equipment shall be deemed to be equal. Bids which do not comply with these specifications are subject to rejection. In order to establish clarity and understanding of merchandise offered, we request that the bidder refrain from using the terminology As Specified or A/S. MANUAL AND WARRANTIES: Owner s manuals and warranties shall be provided at time of delivery. TAX EXEMPTION: Illinois Valley Community College is tax exempt and therefore all bid submissions should not include tax. SIGNATURE ON BIDS: Illinois Valley Community College, District 513, requires the signature on bid documents to be that of an authorized representative of said company. Each bidder, by making her/his bid, represents that she/he has read and understands the bidding documents and that these instructions to bidders are a part of the specifications. 1

2 BIDDING PROCEDURES: No bid shall be modified, withdrawn, or canceled for sixty days after the bid opening date without the consent of the College Board of Trustees. Changes or corrections may be made in the bid documents after they have been issued and before bids are received. In such case, the College will issue a written addendum describing the change or correction to all bidders of record. Such addendum shall take precedence over that portion of the documents concerned, and shall become part of the bid documents. Except in unusual cases, addendum will be issued to reach the bidders at least five (5) days prior to date established for receipt of bids. Each bidder shall carefully examine all bid documents and all addenda thereto, and shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with the detailed requirements thereof prior to submitting a bid. Should a bidder find discrepancies or omissions from documents, or should there be in doubt as to their meaning, they shall, at once, and in any event, not later than ten (10) days prior to bid due date, notify the Purchasing Director who will, if necessary, send a written addendum to all bidders. The College will not be responsible for any oral instructions. All inquiries shall be directed to the Director of Purchasing. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA: Signature of company official on original document shall be construed as acknowledgement of receipt of any and all addenda pertaining to this specific bid. Identification by number of addenda and date issued should be noted on all bids submitted. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ADDENDA ON BID SUBMITTED MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF BID. Bidders who obtain a copy of the bid from our web site are responsible for checking back on the site for any addenda issued. AWARD CRITERIA: As provided by statute, award will be based on the lowest, most responsible taking into consideration: 1. Price offered, 2. Conformity with specifications herein, 3. Warranty, 4. Location and availability of service and repair facilities and personnel, and 5. Suitability for intended use. IVCC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bidding, and to award the bid considered to be in the best interests of the college. CERTIFICATION FORM: Bidders must sign the enclosed Certification Form that refers to the Criminal Code of 1961 and to the Illinois Human Right Act dealing with Sexual Harassment. The signed Certification must be submitted with your bid. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your bid. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: IVCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and parties doing business with the College must comply with the employment opportunity clause as required by the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission. The successful bidder must agree to conform to the current rules and regulations of the Fair Employment Practices Commission. Illinois Valley Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and national or ethnic origin in the admission, employment, educations programs, and activities it operates. Pat Reed, Director of Purchasing ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Telephone: Fax:

3 Specifications BASIC MODEL: E30HSD 36 Volt, Curtis SEPEX Transistor Traction Controls, Ultima II Multi-Function Control Handle, Battery Discharge Indicator with Lift Interrupt, Hour Meter, Dual Electric Brakes, On Demand Hydraulic Tiller Steering, Dual Traction Motors, Foot Released Park Brake, Side Operator Stance, Transistor Hydraulic Control, 2-Function Hydraulic Control Valve, Battery Compartment Steel Rollers, Positive Mechanical Battery Disconnect, Battery Connector-350 Amp Gray, Isolated Operator s Compartment Floor, 88 Drive in Rack Overhead Guard, Electronic Horn, Padded Backrest w/lumbar Support, Operator s Manual, Standard Construction and UL Classification E. UL APPROVAL CLASS E OVERHEAD GUARD: 88 Drive-In-Rack (Grid Style) MAST: Stage VISTA FFL, Lowered 82, Free-Lift 59.3 CARRIAGE: Hook Type 38.5, Class II Mtg. for 2 Stage FFL VISTA Mast LOAD BACKREST EXTENSION FORKS: Hook, Pallet 42 x 1.5 x 4 HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE: 2-Function. Proportional hoist, single speed tilt. TILT: 5 dg forward, 5 dg back STANDARD INSTRUMENTATION: BDI with Lift Interrupt, Hour Meter and Status Codes HYDRAULICS: Contactor CONSTRUCTION: STANDARD Standard Operating Temperatures: +32 Degrees F To +120 Degrees F DRIVE TIRES: Smooth Rubber STEER TIRES: Black Poly 92 Durometer BATTERY COMPARTMENT: 38.6 L x 18.3 W x 31.1 H OPERATOR CONTROLS: Multi Function Control Handle Orientation Right Left Travel Control. OPERATOR PLATFORM: Standard Floor Plate (7 Step Height) ENERSYS BATTERY 5-YEAR WARRANTY COMPLETE TRUCK RATED CAPACITY AS EQUIPPED: Basic Capacity 3, Load Center Estimated Net Capacity 3, Load Center 3

4 CERTIFICATION FORM TO: ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 513 OGLESBY, IL Pertaining to the bid titled: Stand-up Fork Lift: PR I/we, as the Bidder certify that I/we have not been barred from bidding on this project as a result of a conviction for either bid-rigging or bid-rotating under Article 33E of the Criminal Code of 1961 We also do hereby certify that we have a written sexual harassment policy in place in full compliance with Section2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act and will, upon request, be able to provide such written policy to the Department of Human Rights. SUBMITTED BY: Company Name Address City State Zip Authorized Signature Typed or Printed Name of Authorized Person and Title 4

5 Bid Form/Signature BID: I/We have read and understand the bidding requirements, offer the following for a Stand-Up Fork Lift: Date: Manufacturer: Model: $ Date of Delivery: Signature: Representative Name (please print) Representative Signature Company Name Company Address Date Phone # Fax # Address 5

6 Illinois Valley Community College COURTESY NO BID RESPONSE Stand-up Fork Lift - Bid No. PR If your company decides not to submit an offer, Illinois Valley Community College, District 513, would appreciate your input as to why you are not participating. Please indicate your reason and return by bid due date to: Pat Reed, Director of Purchasing Illinois Valley Community College 815 North Orlando Smith Avenue Oglesby, Illinois Phone: Fax: Company Name Date Signature 6

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